Grounding of ferry Alfred
A brief bridge lapse and limited sea room escalated into injuries, vessel damage, schedule disruption, and claims.
Karen Danielsen Allision
A bridge strike tore away the wheelhouse and deck gear, showing how little margin remains once a vessel departs from its intended track.
Grounding of MV Flash
A watchkeeper fell asleep, the ship grounded off Tunisia, and a quiet bridge lapse became a major casualty.
Grounding of cargo ship Jambo
A grounding in Loch Broom escalated into a sinking and pollution concern, turning a navigation failure into a full-loss event.
Grounding of MV Antari
Fatigue and weak bridge vigilance led to a grounding off Northern Ireland, showing how quickly risk builds on an under-protected watch.
Grounding and subsequent sinking of an articulated tug-barge
A missed course alteration and probable fatigue turned a routine transit into a grounding, sinking, and pollution event.
Grounding of the bulk carrier Shen Neng 1
A bridge failure on a bulk carrier became a reef grounding, environmental event, and reputational loss.
Grounding of Ince Inebolu
Fatigue and poor bridge management led to a grounding off Greece, showing how repeated human-factor weaknesses can align into a serious casualty.
Blue Puttees Grounding
On 31 July 2013, the Blue Puttees was leaving the berth at Port aux Basques when the master ordered 10° to port. The rudder was instead applied 10° to starboard. About 42 seconds later, the error was recognised as the ferry’s heading changed unexpectedly. The master ordered full astern, but at 9.6 knots the vessel grounded before it could stop. No injuries or pollution were reported.
Manual Steering Assumed. Autopilot Still Engaged.
A ro-ro ferry was entering harbour at night when the helmsman took the wheel, believing manual steering was engaged. The autopilot remained active. The error was recognised only after an off-course alarm sounded, by which time the ferry was too close to avoid the breakwater. The vessel suffered considerable damage and was withdrawn from service; no injuries were reported.